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Cowboy Butter Chicken Pasta

A delightful combination of tender chicken, rich cowboy butter, fresh spinach, and juicy cherry tomatoes wrapped around linguine pasta, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 8 oz linguine pasta
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts, diced
  • 1/2 cup cowboy butter or compound butter with garlic, herbs, and spices
Vegetables and Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Garnishes
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the linguine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the cowboy butter.
  2. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
  4. Toss in the cooked linguine, stirring to combine and coat with the sauce.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Notes

For added flavor, squeeze some lemon juice before serving. You can also customize the dish with shrimp or extra vegetables like bell peppers.